EMAX EGES24120T – Industrial Plus Gas 2-Stage Air Compressor

Description

EMAX EGES24120T – Industrial Plus Gas 2-Stage Air Compressor (24 HP, 120 Gallon)

The EMAX EGES24120T is a heavy-duty gas-powered industrial two-stage air compressor from the EMAX Industrial Plus Gas Series, designed for extreme contractor and mobile industrial applications where very high airflow, continuous duty capability, and jobsite independence are required.

This unit is powered by a 24 HP Honda GX-series gasoline engine (electric start) and paired with a low-RPM, cast iron, pressure-lubricated two-stage pump, mounted on a large 120-gallon ASME-certified horizontal air receiver tank. It is built for long service life and stable performance under demanding field conditions.

It delivers approximately 57–60 CFM at 100 PSI with a maximum pressure of 175 PSI, placing it in the upper tier of portable gas-driven compressors used in construction, infrastructure, and heavy field service operations.

Key Features

• 24 HP Honda GX industrial gasoline engine (electric start)
• Heavy-duty two-stage cast iron, pressure-lubricated pump
• Air delivery: ~57–60 CFM @ 100 PSI
• Maximum pressure: 175 PSI
• Large 120-gallon ASME-certified horizontal air tank
• Low-RPM industrial pump design for extended lifespan (~50,000 hour class design)
• Built-in aftercooling system (reduces heat and moisture in air stream)
• Heavy-duty belt drive system with industrial flywheel
• Designed for continuous-duty contractor and mobile industrial use

Industrial Plus Advantages

Very High Airflow Output

~60 CFM class supports multi-user jobsite air demand.

Heavy Cast Iron Pressure-Lubed Pump

Improves durability and reduces wear under continuous load.

Jobsite Independence

Gas-powered operation allows use anywhere without electrical infrastructure.

Large Air Storage Capacity

120-gallon tank stabilizes pressure during peak demand.

Ideal Applications

• Construction job sites
• Mobile service fleets
• Infrastructure maintenance
• Industrial field repair
• Sandblasting operations
• Multi-tool pneumatic systems

EMAX EGES24120T – Industrial Plus Gas 2-Stage Air Compressor: Buying Considerations

The EGES24120T is designed for high-demand jobsite air systems, capable of running multiple pneumatic tools simultaneously. Its major advantage is the combination of:

Very high airflow (near 60 CFM class)
Large 120-gallon storage buffer
Gas engine independence (no electrical supply required)

This makes it suitable for operations where multiple technicians are using air tools at once.
Typical applications include:

Heavy construction and framing crews
Roadwork and infrastructure maintenance
Industrial field service trucks
Sandblasting (light to medium duty setups)
Large multi-tool pneumatic systems

Before ordering the EMAX EGES24120T – Industrial Plus Gas 2-Stage Air Compressor from EMAX, review the points below against your actual site conditions and workload. Published specifications describe the equipment under test conditions, and real-world performance depends on how closely your application matches those conditions. Buyers in the United States, Canada, and Asia should also confirm local voltage and frequency requirements, applicable safety or emissions standards, and freight or import logistics for the destination before finalizing an order.

What to Check Before You Buy

• Total the real CFM demand of every tool that could run at the same time, then add reserve capacity for leaks and future tools – not just the single largest tool's rating.
• Confirm voltage and phase availability (120V/240V, single/three-phase) matches the compressor's electrical requirement.
• Check tank size relative to duty cycle – a larger tank reduces motor cycling on intermittent loads but does not substitute for adequate CFM on continuous-demand tools.
• Review noise rating if the compressor will run in an occupied or noise-sensitive space.

Does tank size matter more than CFM for a shop air compressor?

CFM output matters more for continuous-demand tools (sanders, grinders); tank size matters more for intermittent high-draw tools (impact wrenches, nail guns) where the tank supplies a burst faster than the motor could alone. Undersized CFM cannot be fixed by a bigger tank if the tool's continuous demand exceeds the compressor's output.

For sizing help across the full Compressor category, compare specifications side by side before committing to a specific model, and confirm current pricing, availability, and freight details for your location. Keep the supplier data sheet and any acceptance criteria on record for future maintenance and replacement decisions.